lycopene
noun
ly·co·pene
ˈlī-kə-ˌpēn 
: a carotenoid pigment C40H56 that is the red coloring matter of the tomato
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Tomatoes contain lycopene, which is good for lowering cholesterol, and oranges contain potassium and fiber, which lower blood pressure, says Routhenstein.
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Papaya Papaya contains vitamin C, vitamin A, lycopene, and an enzyme called papain.3334 Papain may help digest food.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Beta-carotene and lycopene are examples of carotenoids, of which beta-carotene is the most abundant in our diets.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Studies have shown that lycopene lowers the risk of prostate cancer.2
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—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Papaya Papaya contains vitamin C, vitamin A, lycopene, and an enzyme called papain.3334 Papain may help digest food.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Beta-carotene and lycopene are examples of carotenoids, of which beta-carotene is the most abundant in our diets.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Studies have shown that lycopene lowers the risk of prostate cancer.2
9.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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lycopene
noun
ly·co·pene
ˈlī-kə-ˌpēn
: a red pigment C40H56 isomeric with carotene that occurs in many ripe fruits (as the tomato)
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